Football Hotbed All-American Games

EVENT DETAILS

First, our Middle School All-American Games (FREE OF CHARGE) will feature 70 of the nation’s best athletes in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Two 35-man rosters will square off in each grade level mixing talent from the East and West coast together to produce the best possible competition for our All-American Game. Thus, the nation’s best players can display their talents to the nation via a live internet stream audience and truly be tested by facing the very best in youth football. Teams are determined after a combine and individual drills in which each participating athlete displays his skills. Afterward, there’s a draft to determine teams and thus pitting the best possible competition against each other to produce the most competitive game possible.

Airplane Travel: Travel to South Florida is through three major international airports: FLL, MIA or PBI

Book Your Hotel for the All-American Game:

The 2018 Football Hotbed National Freshman Showcase game will be played on January 15, 2017 at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA a suburb of Atlanta. There will be one regulation high school football game (in full pads) and invited athletes from across the United States who have the freshman classification of grade 9, graduating in the class of 2020. Each invited athlete is considered by Football Hotbed’s executive scouting board to be among the very best in their high school graduating class.

WHAT IS OUR ‘WHY’?

This is not just another All-American game. We have not done this game in the past because we needed to be able provide value if we ever did so. Now we can say ‘yes, we can’. Every year that passes, Football Hotbed (through our affiliations and networks) is learning more about the sport on all levels and particularly college football and recruitment. This National Freshman Showcase game is specifically tailored to increasing an athletes chances at exposure to the coaches that would be able to offer scholarships to colleges and universities across the country to play football. Our goal is to connect those coaches and student-athlete based on performance and a school’s need and the recruitment process begins. There are at least two ways we will accomplish this:

VARSITY FILM:

In Atlanta on January 16, 2017, 80% of our invited athletes will have varsity football credentials as freshman. But the other 20% will not. For that 20%, this game becomes their first varsity film and thus highlights can be distinctly used for building a resume to present to college coaches. It will be better than freshman or junior varsity film from the previous season. Each player will receive a DVD copy of the game at no additional charge. (Please allow 3 hours post game for all copies to be ready).

HOTBED’S COLLEGE COACH NETWORK:

When we say network, we mean coaches that will pick up the phone when we call or respond to texts or emails. This is a group of coaches that we have built relationships with to push our high performing Freshman Showcase invitees too based on their week in Atlanta and throughout the remainder of their high school careers.

REGISTRATION COSTS: There is a $350.00 registration fee to participate in this year’s game. This fee will provide for our staffing and facility costs in addition to a complete uniform set with jersey, pants and socks. In addition, Football Hotbed will be sharing the game film with over our network of over 50 college recruiters, scouts and coaches along with the biographical information necessary to begin recruitment (if desired). We also anticipate sponsorship giveaway items in addition to the uniforms for each player. Finally, each player will receive one (1) DVD copy of the game’s live stream broadcast.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL IN ATLANTA FOR THE FRESHMAN SHOWCASE

FULL PAYMENT: Due by November 1st. In addition to paying for their registration fee, each student-athlete and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to fulfill two very important requirements in order to secure a roster spot. The requirements for attendance are as follows: a. Complete payment of full registration fee b. Return the enclosed commitment form (page 2) signed by both players and parent or guardian along with all of the documents on pages 5-11. c. Complete a reservation for the hotel stay with the Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel & Conference Center. You must stay in the host hotel to participate in the game. Athletes are exempt IF they live within 30 miles of McEachern High in Powder Springs, GA. Failure to return the commitment information by October 1st may forfeit your student-athlete’s offer to play in the game and another student-athlete will be offered in their stead. If you need an extension, please email us at info[at]footballhotbed.com.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of $200.00 is necessary to hold your spot in the game. Make your deposit here or full payment. Those paying must have previously received an invitation to the game from Football Hotbed via email:

All-American Game Logo

Tyler Mackey sports Golden Ticket

Prayer at Hotbed

Brandon Odoi, Exec. Director

2015 Opening Ceremonies

Middle School All-American Practice

AAG Sponsor- Rock Solid Soft Shell Helments

The crowd at Hotbed

2021 RB Amari Daniels No. 25

All-American Cheerleaders

2020 DT Bobby Washington earned Defensive MVP

2021 K Damien C. (IL)

2020 Dedrick Stanley

2022 QB Javance Johnson

All-American Combine

All-American Headshot

Official Flyer AAG

Team White 8th Grade

SELECTION CRITERIA

We select All-American athletes two ways: a. At our All-American combine series showcase camps held regionally throughout the U.S.A. and b. By nomination and through our scouting athletes regularly during the year. To gain consideration, email us at info[at]footballhotbed.com with the biographical information of your student-athlete and game film to review (highlight film link).

Each athlete must be enrolled in an accredited school and must play for either an academic school team or a youth football team sanctioned within they state they reside to be eligible to play. There will be several regional combines to identify All-American talent but attendance is not a requirement for selection though greatly encouraged.

EXPOSURE

Football Hotbed is one of the nation’s leading multi-media platforms for football. As such, our goal is first and foremost to provide a showcase platform upon which young athletes can showcase their skills and we can thereby highlight their successes on our five media platforms. Our All-American games are our premier events. We gear up for it by launching an All-American combine series each winter and tour every region of the country looking for talented football players. It’s leads to one of the nation’s best All-American games because we can select ‘in person’ over half of our participants, thereby validating their playing ability.

In addition, we have our National Middle School Lineman Challenge and National Middle School Invitational Showcase and (The Future 4) along with the National Middle School Specialist Showcase as showcase platforms that highlight talent for young football athletes.

Beginning in 2017, we’ll host an Academic All-American combine during MLK Weekend in Atlanta intended for high school underclassmen seeking recruitment by academic institutions. We’ll also host a Future 4 competition for high school Quarterbacks across the nation.

Our participants are challenged, tested and empowered by the results they get back both by their play and the metrics from combines and comparisons to other top middle and high schoolers nationwide.

You need to check out the palm bay rockets junior midget team…they are undefeated and have not been scored on all season, and have not had 40 yards put on them all season with every team combined…there are at least five All American scholars as well on team who would make a great addition to the All American game

Hello my son Damian is interested it playing in your national team. He is 5′-7-1/2″ 148 lbs. He plays OLB,Wing,Kicker. He has been to two Regional Atlanta camps and went to top gun this year. He also made the south Atlanta National team, Nfftd All Star team and DMAXX All-American Game. Below is a link to his Youtube account and his Hudl account. If possible it would be deeply appreciated if you can review his film to see if he would be a fit. Thank you for your time.

Why is I.E DUCKS 14u, ranked 7th in the nation has anyone seen these kids play, went undefeated all season, gave up maybe 10 pts scored 350 plus pts. super fast team from so cal. look out kids this team 4real.

Yes we like info about this game, interest about getting in. Jordan a very good player who wants to play against the best, he is in the eight grade at Oglethorpe charter school which just won the middle school championship. He’s the qb and lb on the team as well as team captain. stats passing 25/35 525yd 8td 2int rushing 30car 410yds 10td coach Derek perry and Kenny mutcherson

Hi my name is roy whitney I am a 8th grade football athlete at no River middle school I also played for a travel team call the spotsy Ducks . I play receiver tight end. I am 5’8 and 125 pounds. I feel that I can be verry useful to your team. You recently recruited my teammate bear Sulivan and he told me I have to check u guys out so please shoot me an email telling me what I need to do to get your attention and i will be glad to do it. Thank you.

It is truly an honor to be selected as an All American. Coming out of Phoenix, AZ I play my best as a distinguished man of “Valor” on my community Football team. V=value A=achieve L=lead O=overcome R=respect is what we represent! This is dedicated to my mother, my family and my Valor coaches and team. Thank you Hotbed!!!!

My son was given a “golden ticket” for his performance in The Kings of the South tournament, which his team The West Melbourne Cowboys won last night. We were told that this ticket gives our son the chance to try out for the Hotbed All American team that will be playing in Jacksonville, Jan. 3, 2015. We are not sure of this information. Is this a ticket to the game, or is it indeed an invitation to try out for the team? Who do we contact for information?

My son Jake Nobles was given a ticket at the King of the South Tournament Merritt Island Mustangs, which we won. We have reserved our hotel, but can’t find where to pay the 150.00. Can you please direct me.

I am so honored to have a chance to play a hotbed games .
I am currently in 8th Grade I am 6’1 and 180 pounds. I am all-around athlete and all-around student , that have dreams of becoming something great . I am able to play more than one position , but mainly I am a (De) & (Wr) that is willing to do anything to reach my dreams and goals in life . thank you’ll for letting me have the Chance to play in the ALL American Bowl game in Jacksonville Florida

I am interested in these games for my 13 year old son. He is in 7th grade and weighs in at 166 lbs. He currently played in the FBU games on the Dade County team as a starter on the offensive and defensive line. He is a dedicated player that spends every day working on skills and training. We are willing to attend any and all camps and travel if necessary. Thank you

Please take a look at James Cooper Jr. 2014 film. Class of 2021 QB 5’4″ 135 pounds. He has participated
in 5 offense defense all american games, FBU TOP GUN, started at QB for Team Illinois in FBUNC tournament, i350 impact playerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLd9eUsfFqs

My son is 12 years old. He plays for Orange Chiefs Pop Warner. He is a runningback. I wont talk about how great and how much heart he plays with… you will have to see for yourself 🙂 Thank you for your time.

Take a look at Landon Ibieta 5th grade 5’2 109lbs RB/QB/S New Orleans, La. Will you be doing a combine in the New Orleans or surrounding areas soon? if not, how do I get him evaluated? https://youtu.be/f5VV9wSbxhU

I sent you a email and would be honored to play in your All American game.I am Marco Lopez from Bakersfield California.I am currently in 8th grade 5’9 143 pounds.I play for The Irish for Golden Empire Youth Football (GEYF). Wouldn be honored and check out some of my highlights this year only in week 5.There are 3 games check out all highlights please.Missing 2 games but in those 2 I had in each 1touch down,1 interception and over 120+ yards rushing each game.

How do I submit my son Herbie Barber IV for consideration as a Punter/Kicker. He has been p/K for 4 years now. He has been the only one in his last three leauge that punts with 4.5 second hang time on punts, 40 – 50 yard punts, pins opponents with in thier 20 yard line consistently, does P.A.T.’s and field qoals longest right now is 31 yards. He is also the two time greater Los Angeles NFLPPK champion and going for three peat next week.

I would like to nominate my son! He is 166lbs & 5’7. He is an 8th grader. He plays for Pop Warner in Boca. He is a lineman both offensive and defensive. He just finished his fifth season of football and is such a hardworker & team player. Last week he was name All American Academic with a perfect score of 100% and also won the one of two scholarships given out for the Greater Miami Pop Warner league. He understands the importance of hardwork on and off of the field. Look forward to hearing from you. This would be an amazing experience for him.

Luke Lindsay from Stow, Ohio he is 6’0 and weighs 170 and plays QB. Attached is the link to his highlight video on you tube. He threw for 1,700 yds and 19 Td’s and ran for close to 500 in only 7 games. Please view the video you will not be disappointed.

I would like to nominate my son, Calan Weaver. He is a 6’1″ 155lb 8th grader from Boca Raton, FL. He was a two way starter at DE and left tackle for the Boca Braves Jr. Midget team that made it all the way to the championship game in the Greater Miami Pop Warner conference. He had at least two sacks every game at DE. He has been playing football for five years. You can check out their highlights on hudl. Calan is a great student (nominated for Pop Warner Scholar Athlete twice) and a very coachable kid. He always plays hard every single snap. This would be a lot to him. Thanks!!

HI MY KID HAD AN ALL AMERICAN SEASON THIS YEAR. HIS NAME IS TRAY BROWN HE IS IN THE SIXTH
GRADE. HE PLAYED MIDDLE LINEBACKER FOR THE CORAL SPRINGS CHARGERS 11U. HIS HIGHLIGHT FILM IS ON YOU TUBE ” TRAY BROWN 11U ” IF HE QUALIFIES EMAIL ME BACK

6’3′ 150 center,13 yoa, plays de also, can call defensive fronts, blitzes, and blocking assignments, including hot and off calls, also long snaps on punts and field goals, I nominate RICHARD LANDES from the east Boynton wildcats 13u to to be an hotbed all American…shotguns without looking and changes the snap count on his own in wildcat or gun…oline and dline coaches will understand that last comment.. thnks for your consideration…..

***** Urgent. Ok now that I have your attention I would like to nominate Javance Johnson. He is a 5’5″ 110LBS Polynesian and African American 11 year old quarterback. He is a honor role student with a great positive attitude. He has been a starting quarter since the age of 5, developing every year and earning MVP the last 4 seasons in a row. He is a dual threat QB with great down field vision and precise decision making. He can go under center or shotgun. Off the field studies film and practices techniques to look off safety’s and read defensive coverages.

Javance has worked very hard on an off the field to make his self a better QB, however, he is still underrated. We think hotbed will give him a great opportunity to showcase his talent.

I am a youth football coach in the xtreme league in miami florida and would like to nominate Julian Rodriguez Qb/Ath. He has won Championships from multiple leagues and is a proven leader and winner on and off the field. Hands down most talented,instinctive and knowledgeable football player with a very high football IQ. Class of 2021 Thank you ,coach John

I would like information on Hotbed tryouts dates in South Florida 2016. I am a youth football coach in the AYFL league in Pembroke Pines Florida and would like to nominate Willie Bankston TE/LB. He is a humble and respectful 10 year old. His team has has won 2 Super Bowl Championships in the AYFL league. He made the All Star team for his age group. He is a proven leader and winner on and off the field. He is on the Honor Roll list and was recently accepted to a STEM Magnet Program. He has hands like Odell Beckham and Chris Carter and hits like Ray Lewis. He is a talented and instinctive football player with a very high football IQ. Class of 2022 Thank you ,Coach Will

Nominating Zach Lanz
Zach is an all around athlete he works very hard and is dedicated to the sport. It’s his life style. He wants to become a better athlete ,person , and student, he has caught the eye of many hs coaches and all say he has raw talent. He’s even better than he was this past season and is ready to put in work for a spot on the team

Nominating Jackson Kmieciak for the Lake Norman Giants and Bailey Middle School of Cornelius NC
Last year he rushed for 10 touchdowns and caught 2, he had a pick six in the championship game (3 INTS on the season) CB, RB, Slot back.
7th grade currently
114 lbs
5’5
40: 5 flat

Hello,
I would like to nominate my son arioli cepeda. His an 8th grader his 6’0 265 playing DT and left tackle. He Will move anything in front of him. He has been playing football for the last four years for Lauderdale Lakes Vikings he will be a key player for the 2016 eighth graders all-American